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Irkutsk to Chita trains

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The average train between Irkutsk and Chita takes 19h 12m and the fastest train takes 18h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Irkutsk to Chita. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 12m
Duration
875 km
Distance
₽2,800
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Irkutsk to Chita train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Irkutsk and Chita. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irkutsk is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Chita at 6:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irkutsk to Chita? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 875.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 12m

What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Chita, Russia?

Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Irkutsk Pas to Chita 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽2,500–5,500 and the journey takes 18h 28m.

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